Why?
After unification of the southern and northern states of Yemen in 1990, the two societies were merged creating a
bigger NS with 12 branches and a headquarter s in Sana’a. Since then, the NS has been operating in different
conditions generally characterized by a process of stability with pockets of unrest and conflict in some parts of the
country. In mid-July 2005, Yemen witnessed a mass uprising triggered when the Government announced removal of
its subsidy on petroleum derivatives which resulted in an unprecedented massive increase in fuel prices (up to 100 %
rises in prices for diesel and benzene).
Yemen is prone to natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, and drought). Cycles of floods hit the country almost every
year. The preparedness level is weak at both national and community levels Yemen is prone to natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, and drought). Cycles of floods hit the country almost every
year. The preparedness level is weak at both national and community levels
What?
Health and care
Disaster management
Organisational development